Engine Oil Cooler Seen on eBay

[zippy_gg]

Is this worth looking into? Anyone using this?

Fits PORSCHE 911 1973-1989 and 930 Turbo 1976-1989. Over 500 square inches of surface area (internal and external) this is a precision made compact oil cooler. 100% aluminum for the most efficient heat transfer. Mounts without modification, no holes to drill & no oil lines to run. Takes the place of the "S" shaped hose that runs from the oil tank to the engine oil cooler. Can be installed simply during your next oil change. All hardware and clamps included.
See a 10 Degree drop in engine oil temperature.

[LakeCleElum]

No experience myself, but other have posted on here:

DON'T WASTE YOUR MONEY

[walt]

Looks like insufficient area and air flow to dissipate much heat. Have you considered a cool collar .[img]

[craigturbo02]

Don't waste your money plenty of manufacturers out there producing higher quality goods at simular price.

[hcoles]

Are you having an oil over temp. issue?
Please give details, many here can help.
If not, do nothing re. this and concentrate on other projects.

[GaryR]

Looks like a Cool-Collar wrapped around a 1" pipe...

[HawgRyder]

Reminds me of a piece of heating element for hot water heaters in a house.
Basically they are a tube with fins on the outside....designed to give off heat.
Maybe you could find an old piece of that (junkyard...for free) and use that....LOL
Sorry 'bout the joke
Bob

[Jerome74911S]

I asked a question about the same product some time ago, and here is one answer I got:

"There are SOOO many things wrong with those things I don't know where to begin.

Coolers should never be installed on the suction side of an oil pump, they belong on the pressure side, only.

Those brass fittings as pictured are VERY restrictive; something you really don't want on the suction side or anywhere else in the system.

Oil coolers are heat exchangers and that requires cool airflow to do a credible job of removing heat from the oil. There is insufficient airflow (cool or otherwise) in that location to make an effective "exchange" to shed heat.

JMHO, but if a person needs a reduction in oil temperature to extend engine longevity and maintain power, there are FAR FAR better solutions.
__________________
Steve Weiner
Rennsport Systems"

[86 911 Targa]

Originally Posted by Jerome74911S

I asked a question about the same product some time ago, and here is one answer I got:

"There are SOOO many things wrong with those things I don't know where to begin.

Coolers should never be installed on the suction side of an oil pump, they belong on the pressure side, only.

Those brass fittings as pictured are VERY restrictive; something you really don't want on the suction side or anywhere else in the system.

Oil coolers are heat exchangers and that requires cool airflow to do a credible job of removing heat from the oil. There is insufficient airflow (cool or otherwise) in that location to make an effective "exchange" to shed heat.

JMHO, but if a person needs a reduction in oil temperature to extend engine longevity and maintain power, there are FAR FAR better solutions.
__________________
Steve Weiner
Rennsport Systems"

Absolutely!

[rwest]

Hi,

I'm going to be the odd duck out on this one! I had been having some heat issues with my 77S and after looking at all my options, (car has no plumbing for external cooling!) I decided that besides this, my next price point was approx. 2 to 3 grand!

I bought and installed one of these, but I also put in new plugs, wires, cap, MSD and coil, and adjusted my valves. So I can't give you anything near a scientific test on whether or not it solved my problem. I do know that during my summer trip from MN to CA my temps stayed slightly over 200 and would max at 250 driving up mountain passes. I was happy with these temps because in the past I had seen closer to 300(ouch!)

The cooler appears well made and is easy to install and hangs in airflow, so I have to think it does some good, but I wasn't going to change oil twice to get an actual "scientific" test!

-Rutager

[Walter_Middie]

I ran one of these for a couple of years, as I was getting high oil temps and needed something temporary. I finally got a real oil cooler in the front fender. The only thing this finned oil line did for me was added 2 more places where it could leak oil. I wouldn't recommend this to anyone. However, it may help reduce the really high oil temps on hot days. But it isn't a substitute for a real oil cooler. If you're having too high of oil temps, I'd keep my eye out for a used front fender oil cooler. They come up fairly often from folks parting out cars.

[80-911SC]

sounds like the COOL COLLAR is the better option , installs easy, looks great and can be thrown away with the filter in the next oil change ....

[zippy_gg]

Thanks for all the feedback and opinions. I do not have a hot temp issue and my 86 does have the front cooler, I was just investigating a product that claimed to drop the oil temp by 10 degrees.

[Neel]

IMO, save your money and look at ElephantRacing.com for real, reliable oil coolers and plumbing. I believe our host sells their products also..

[Joe Bob]

Originally Posted by zippy_gg

Thanks for all the feedback and opinions. I do not have a hot temp issue and my 86 does have the front cooler, I was just investigating a product that claimed to drop the oil temp by 10 degrees.

Coolers don't drop "normal" operating temps, thermostats do. Bigger coolers keep the oil at operating temps longer when driving hard.

If your normal day to day temp is over 200F, then look at replacing your thermostat.